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  • People in Wales urged to keep up MIGHTY recycling effort this Christmas to help Wales get to number one

    Early indication show boost in recycling over lockdown – we recycled 21% more food waste than same time last year55% of us recycling more than we did last yearUltra-athlete and chef Matt Pritchard supports drive to boost food waste recycling with exclusive Christmas recipe
    14 Dec 2020
    Current, Local news story
  • 12 tricky items and how to recycle them this Christmas

    Christmas is a time when we produce more recyclable waste than any other time of year. So it is more important than ever to nail our recycling over Christmas to do our bit for the planet and help Wales move up the recycling rankings from third to first in the world. 
    11 Dec 2020
    Clothing, Current
  • COMPOSTING WITHOUT A BIN

    With reductions in green waste collections across the country, now is the perfect time to start composting at home, and the good news is that you don’t need to spend money on a bin.
    4 May 2020
    Current, Local news story
  • Waste collection staff are key workers too – and they need our help!

    Local authorities across the UK are working hard to provide the best possible service during the COVID-19 crisis. Waste and recycling crews are designated key workers, and they are doing a fantastic job.
    6 Apr 2020
    Current, Local news story
  • Wales is putting plastic in its place this Recycle Week

    Nine out of ten of us now recycling plastic bottles Biggest recycling boost amongst the young
    23 Sep 2019
    Archived, Local news story
  • Global Recycling Day: Almost three quarters of Welsh adults would recycle more to help Wales become best recycling country in the world

    As we celebrate Global Recycling Day, a survey conducted on behalf of Recycle for Wales has revealed that nearly three quarters (74%) of Welsh adults would be likely to actively support an ambition to recycle more and help Wales reach number one in the World Recycling League.
    18 Mar 2019
    Archived, Local news story
  • Power up your morning routine with BANANA POWER!

    Bananas definitely make a good case for being a super fruit. They are a brilliant source of energy, help to boost brain power, taste amazing with ice-cream and even come packaged in their own protective superhero suit.
    19 Sep 2018
    Current, Local news story
  • From local food waste to local energy to help power Bridgend County Borough

    In 2017, Bridgend County Borough residents recycled enough food waste to power the Grand Pavilion Porthcawl for 11 and a half years.
    19 Sep 2018
    Archived, Local news story
  • Minister joins Pen-y-fro Primary pupils to unveil award-winning artwork

    Polly’s poster promoting food waste recycling will be used on a fleet of recycling vehicles this summer
    16 Jul 2018
    Archived, Local news story
  • ‘Space Monkey’ Mission for Swansea Schools

    Puppet Busta calls on Swansea primary pupils to join food waste recycling mission for the chance to have their poster seen throughout the city
    30 Apr 2018
    Archived, Local news story
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